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Opinion

Despite the headlines, college is still necessary

Friday, May 18, 2012

You've heard it all before: New Hampshire has the lowest level of state support for higher education in the nation. …
At least keep the RGGI safety net

Friday, May 18, 2012

A critical source of cash to help low-income households weatherize their homes will be lost if the New Hampshire Legislature …
Legislature should reassert itself

Friday, May 18, 2012

While many in Concord are clamoring over language for an educational-funding constitutional amendment (CACR 12), what's being lost in the …
Breast cancer: a truly bipartisan issue

Friday, May 18, 2012

We all know the staggering statistics: One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, …
Nation's fiscal crisis requires leadership from both parties

Friday, May 4, 2012

I ran for the Senate to get America's fiscal house in order. That's why I was so excited to be …
Executive councilor's position on passenger rail study off track

Friday, May 4, 2012

A few weeks ago, Nashua enjoyed a rare visit by our executive councilor, David Wheeler. He appeared as a guest …
New Hampshire will reap the benefits of placing limits on power plant emissions

Friday, May 4, 2012

A tremendous public health victory was announced to the Granite State in December: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Curt …
Hospitals to feds: Please intervene to fix N.H.'s broken Medicaid system

Friday, May 4, 2012

The following are excerpts from a letter written by officials from the 10 New Hampshire hospitals suing the state over …
Creating an environment for job growth is working

Friday, April 20, 2012

As promised, many of us at the State House have been highly focused on passing bills which will improve the …
Don't stifle the North Country's voice in government

Friday, April 20, 2012

With a seemingly minor slice of the redistricting knife, an important Senate committee has cut the heart of rural representation …
The tall tale that won Republicans the State House

Friday, April 20, 2012

In 2010, the Republicans came up with a clever story for their campaign. They claimed that four years of reckless …
Like prohibition, the drug war has failed

Friday, April 20, 2012

Five officers were shot in Greenland. The much-beloved chief - just eight days from retirement - was killed. Hearts across …
Give patients an alternative to lengthy lawsuits

Friday, April 6, 2012

This session, the New Hampshire Legislature has a real opportunity to do something about the rising cost of health care …
The state of retail in North Conway

Friday, March 23, 2012

The "winter that wasn't" spit out one storm this month, albeit followed by rain and warm temperatures. Regardless, I joined …
Poor oral health leads to big problems

Friday, March 23, 2012

"The worst case," Penny McKinnon starts, her words drawing me closer and piquing my interest. As a school nurse at …
Right to work is bad for employers, economy

Friday, March 23, 2012

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) of Greater Boston/New Hampshire Division is in strong opposition to House Bill 1677, the …
What K-12 scholarships would mean for N.H.

Friday, March 23, 2012

The state Legislature is considering House Bill 1607, which would cut taxes on businesses that help families pay independent school …
Marriage equality repeal is a return to discrimination

Friday, March 23, 2012

The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill to repeal marriage equality. I urge our citizens to look within themselves …
Career schools can meet employer skills needs now

Friday, March 23, 2012

There is a growing cadre of workers who have been laid off or want to get better paying jobs but …
RGGI repeal: Twice is not the charm

Friday, March 9, 2012

Once again, a few shortsighted souls in the New Hampshire House have mounted an effort to repeal the state's participation …
It's time to complete electric restructuring

Friday, March 9, 2012

Over a decade ago, the New Hampshire Legislature made the wise decision to restructure the state's electric industry and provide …
Will the enemy of the good defeat CACR 12?

Friday, March 9, 2012

The New Hampshire Senate recently passed and sent to the House yet another proposed constitutional amendment designed to specify our …
HB 1642 is about economic development

Friday, March 9, 2012

I'd like to clarify some facts about House Bill 1642. Let's be clear: The goal of HB 1642 is to …
After three years, all players fully realize that the real estate recovery is dependent on job creation

Friday, February 24, 2012

The last year was difficult for many. While the stock markets were up about 5 percent, it was a bumpy …
USDA and New Hampshire: good energy partners

Friday, February 24, 2012

In his State of the Union address in January, President Obama emphasized the importance of American innovation - especially in …

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